Chapter 497: Still So Popular with the Ladies

“Ding, congratulations on defeating the ancient clan’s captain at the middle stage of the Qingtian realm.”

“Ding, congratulations on gaining 20,000 experience points.”

Slaying this ancient clan captain and gaining such a large amount of experience was indeed worthwhile.

“Absorb.”

Although the ancient clan captain’s body had turned to dust, its pure and potent blood essence still spilled into the void, and naturally could not be wasted.

After the “Demon City” absorbed it, Lin Fan let out a sigh of relief. This battle hadn’t been earth-shattering, but it had made him realize something important.

The power unleashed by high-level ancient clans was far beyond what he had imagined. From now on, he must not be careless.

“Brother, are you alright?” Lin Fan looked at Li Tianquan, whose face was pale, and couldn’t help but wonder how this group of people had ended up here.

Looking at their clothes, it seemed they were from the same place.

“I’m fine. Thank you, brother, for rescuing us, or else we might have died at the hands of those detestable ancient clans.” Li Tianquan said gratefully. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he felt. If this person hadn’t intervened, they probably wouldn’t have survived today.

At the same time, he was completely shocked by this person’s abilities.

That terrifying ancient clan, which exuded such fearsome might, had been utterly destroyed in his hands, leaving no trace of its remains.

“There’s no need to thank me. People like us should help each other to have any hope of resisting these ancient clans. We shouldn’t stay here any longer. Let’s leave first.” Now that he had slain the ancient clan captain, his rank on the wanted list would naturally rise. Moreover, the ancient clan camp would surely have received news of this.

Lin Fan couldn’t guarantee that if they continued to stay here, whoever ancient clansmen arrived would be opponents he could handle.

“Alright…” Li Tianquan nodded, knowing that this place was not safe to linger.

“Senior师兄, let us help you.” Two women stepped forward to support him, and one of the female disciples gave Lin Fan a fleeting glance as she passed by, then shyly lowered her head.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but smile inwardly. It seemed that no matter where he went, his charm with women remained as strong as ever.

…

In a cave on a desolate mountain, Lin Fan and the others found a hidden place to temporarily hide.

In this desolate land, if the ancient clans started a large-scale search, it would be very easy for them to be discovered. It was safer to hide temporarily.

“Brother Li, looking at your clothing, are you from a certain sect?” Lin Fan really didn’t know that there were sects in the Gusheng Realm.

After all, the Gusheng Realm was currently under the control of the ancient clans. Who would dare to openly establish a sect? It was possible that as soon as a sect was founded, it would be instantly destroyed by a swarm of ancient clans.

“Brother Lin, we are disciples of the Star Pavilion. This is my junior sister and junior brother.” Li Tianquan said, and upon learning that the person in front of him was a newly ascended human, his heart trembled violently.

In his opinion, this was simply inconceivable. Someone who had just ascended and was already so powerful that even an ancient clan captain couldn’t match him.

Compared to himself, who had cultivated in the Star Realm for decades before ascending, he had originally hoped to pursue a broader horizon. However, the sacred land he had longed for turned out to be in such a dire state.

During that period, Li Tianquan was completely lost. If he hadn’t met his master, he probably wouldn’t know where he would have died.

“Star Pavilion? Brother Li, is there any open method in the Gusheng Realm that allows sects to be established under the watchful eyes of the ancient clans?” Lin Fan asked in surprise.

“Ah…” Li Tianquan sighed helplessly. “Brother Lin, that’s naturally impossible. The Star Pavilion is hidden and cannot be revealed, or it will be suppressed by the ancient clans.”

“In fact, there are many sects in the Gusheng Realm, but most of them are hidden. These sect founders are all former ascendants who created these places to provide a place for cultivation for future generations.” Li Tianquan explained.

Lin Fan nodded in understanding, although he had truly been unaware of these matters.

It seemed that former ascendants, after gaining strength, had taken risks to open cultivation areas to guide newly arrived ascendants, teaching them how to survive in the Gusheng Realm.

At the same time, Lin Fan also asked about the matter of forging weapons.

He learned something that shocked him.

He never expected that in the Gusheng Realm, people from the various great races couldn’t forge the treasures used by the ancient clan captains. They could only forge weapons with some innate functions.

For example, between two countries, you could only forge cold weapons, not firearms, as if the authority to forge firearms had been revoked by some existence.

But why could he forge them?

Could it be because of the system?

Lin Fan didn’t quite understand, but in his view, the system was omnipotent and the only one capable of such a feat.

“Master Lin, since you don’t have a sect, why not join our Star Pavilion?” One of the women around him couldn’t help but speak up.

Li Tianquan slightly furrowed his brows, feeling somewhat awkward, and then lightly coughed.

Lin Fan smiled faintly, as if he had understood the situation.

“Thank you for the kind offer, but I’m used to being alone. Besides, I’m a human, and you’re from the Star Race. If I joined your Star Pavilion, it would probably cause suspicion from others.” Lin Fan declined.

Now Lin Fan also understood the specific situation. The Star Pavilion was hidden, naturally to avoid the ancient clans.

As the saying goes, “Those who are not of our kind will have different intentions.”

Even if Lin Fan had the audacity to follow Li Tianquan and his group to the Star Pavilion, he would likely be rejected, as no one would accept an unknown variable into their sect.

“Brother Li, you were betrayed during this mission. Do you know who it was now?” Lin Fan asked.

“We already have a suspect, but we’re not entirely sure. Once we return, I will report it truthfully. This threat must be eliminated; otherwise, it will bring a great disaster to the Star Pavilion.” Li Tianquan’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, clearly showing his deep hatred for the traitor.

“Brother Li, I think the situation is more or less clear now. I should leave. We’ll part ways here.” Lin Fan stood up and said.

“Alright, when we meet again in the future, I will surely repay you, Brother Lin. Here is a map. It shows the temporary places established by the great races. If you encounter any difficulties, you can go there.” Li Tianquan handed Lin Fan a map.

Lin Fan nodded and accepted the map. The Gusheng Realm was so vast that it was impossible to fully understand it in a short time.

Rescuing these people from the Star Pavilion was a chance encounter.

Even if the Star Pavilion was willing to accept Lin Fan as a disciple, given his personality, he would never go. After all, he was the sect leader of the Holy Demon Sect.

In the future, he also planned to establish the Holy Demon Sect in the Gusheng Realm. How could he become a disciple of another sect?

“Goodbye…” Lin Fan bowed and then vanished instantly from the spot.

At this moment, the wondrous use of the Earth Spirit Long River was fully displayed.

…

“Senior师兄, I think Master Lin doesn’t seem like a bad person. It would be great if we could bring him into the sect,” the woman said.

Li Tianquan looked at his junior sister and shook his head. “Junior sister, you must remember, one must always be cautious of others. Even though he saved our lives, you can’t be sure whether there’s any hidden scheme within that act of rescue. Moreover, his power is extraordinary. Our Star Pavilion simply can’t take him in.”

“Oh…” The woman’s face showed disappointment, obviously still fond of Lin Fan. After all, it’s not easy to meet someone who catches your eye.

Looking at his junior brothers and sisters, Li Tianquan couldn’t help but feel somewhat helpless. They were still too inexperienced, having not gone through much hardship.